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The Queen Joins Facebook

Posted by samzenpus on from the royal-farmville dept.

H3xx writes "The Queen is set to have an official presence on Facebook when a British Monarchy page launches on the internet-based social networking site. Buckingham Palace says it is not a personal profile page, but users can 'like' the service and receive updates on their news feed. The Queen has reportedly embraced the web and sends e-mails. A British Monarchy Twitter feed is also available. The Facebook page is due to go live from Monday morning. The page will also feature the Court Circular, recording the previous day's official engagements."

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  1. It's not like the royal family has any privacy! by Xtifr · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It's not like the royal family has any privacy left anyway, so, unlike the rest of us, there's no real reason for her not to join facebook! :)

    1. Re:It's not like the royal family has any privacy! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Something like "My father was King George VI, he had a great fortune in an overseas account and I need your help for which you will get 25% ...."

  2. Re:Facebook pages for roles, not people? by Hope+Thelps · · Score: 5, Informative

    Is there any list of titles she holds? She is the queen of many things, the head a large number of organizations, and for someone that wasn't raised under a monarchy, it all seems very confusing.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_titles_and_honours_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II

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